
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (267 Rentals)
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Mason on Chestnut

3807 Haverford Ave

4417 Sansom St

531 Budd St

4817 Springfield Ave

Camelot Apartments

3931 Pine St.

Brentwood

533 Budd St

University City Associates

4231 Lancaster Ave

2606 W Girard Ave

4700 Cedar Ave

Chester Plaza

622 N 32nd St

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

4233 Baltimore Ave

4241 Locust St

257 S 46th St

259 S 46th St

4408 Locust St

908 N 41st St

4038 Powelton Ave

3029 W Girard Ave

4039 Spruce St, Unit 1F

Cedar Park Home

1223 N 29th St

4247 Locust St

4338 Pine St

4328 Osage Ave, Unit 1F

West Lofts Apartments

4013 Lancaster Ave

4504 Springfield Ave

4018 Spring Garden St

3507 Hamilton St

3705 Powelton Ave

4219 W Girard Ave

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC

903 Belmont Ave

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

4800 Brown St

3713 Haverford Ave

Campus Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

4244 Spruce St

Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut St

3620 Baring St
University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University City Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $695 | $4,521 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $750 | $8,362 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $950 | $7,640 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,200 | $9,950 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,185 | $3,705 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,185 | $5,155 |
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Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 4 BEDROOM/2 BATH | 4BR,2BA | $645 |
Mason on Chestnut | Pods | Studio, | $750 |
Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Mt Vernon Manor Phase II | Mt. Vernon II | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Cedar Park Home | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Renovated JR | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
West Lofts Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
Netherlands | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, PA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.37 price per square foot 601 N 34th St Model at 601 N 34th St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown starting at $1,699 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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601 N 34th St, Unit 4 | 601 N 34th St | 3BR,3BA | $1.37 |
The Lofts at Brewerytown | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
West Village | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 3 | 3839 Hamilton St | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
3210 Baring St, Unit 3210 | 3210 Baring St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
731 N 35th Street Townhomes | NOC2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.45 |
Grey Gables | 312 N 33rd St | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
4055 Spruce St | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
Mt Vernon Manor Phase II | Mt. Vernon II | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in University City costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 287 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $941 which is $6,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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